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Fundamentals of Forensic Neuropsychology - Summer 2025 (5/5/25-7/14/25)
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COURSE DIRECTOR
Chriscelyn M. Tussey, Psy.D., ABPP
Forensic & Clinical Neuropsychologist
Board Certified in Forensic Psychology
Principal, Metropolitan Forensic & Neuropsychological Consultation, PLLC
Clinical Instructor, New York University Grossman School of Medicine
Adjunct Professor, New York University
REQUIRED TEXT
Melton, G. B., Petrila, J., Poythress, N. G., Slobogin, C., Otto, R. K., Mossman, D., & Condie, L. O. (2018). Psychological evaluations for the courts: A handbook for mental health professionals and lawyers, 4th ed. Guilford Press. (ISBN-13: 978-1462532667) (ISBN-10: 9781462532667)
*Students should purchase the textbook from the vendor of their choice immediately after registration.*
Credit
CE:20.0
Description
DURATION & CREDITS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
This is an 10-week online learning experience that combines assigned textbook reading, online material, supplemental discussion questions based on the readings and online content, and student-instructor interactions via an online discussion board. The course is divided into 4 learning modules. The first module will span 4 weeks and the subsequent modules are 2 weeks in duration. Students who successfully complete all course requirements receive 20 CE credits for psychologists.
The National Academy of Neuropsychology is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The National Academy of Neuropsychology maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Instructional Level: Beginner
WORKLOAD
The DistanCE program expects that a MINIMUM workload of 2-3 hours of work per week is necessary to keep up with the course. For some who have had less exposure to clinical neuropsychology in a forensic setting, more time may need to be devoted to keeping up with the course.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of the course, the learner will:
- Obtain foundational knowledge regarding the United States legal system and key terms, case laws, and specific practice issues relevant to forensic neuropsychology
- Identify common neuropsychological conditions that are present in forensic settings, and how these conditions are pertinent in addressing forensic neuropsychological referral questions
- Translate knowledge of performance and symptom validity testing in neuropsychology to forensic practiced.
- Apply empirical knowledge to practical FNP scenarios, such as report writing and testimony
- Review ethical considerations regarding the application of neuropsychology in the forensic setting
- Discuss relevant equity, diversity, and inclusivity factors in FNP practice
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
To pass course requirements and earn continuing education credits or certificates of completion students must:
- complete all multiple-choice posttest examinations, earning a cumulative percentage >74% correct and
- in addition to an introduction, write a response to at least three (3) of the online Discussion Questions selected from any of the four modules and post these responses to the online course discussion forum.